It’s not that they want to spoonfeed political ragebait specifically, I think. They want eyes on their ads, because that generates revenue. It’s just that political ragebait keeps many people more engaged. More views = more ads seen = more money. Means to an end. It’s a very cynical worldview.
I disagree, conservatives reduce taxes on corporations and the rich. Alphabet has all the incentive to subtly (or not) nudge the narrative so more people vote conservative.
It’s not that they want to spoonfeed political ragebait specifically, I think. They want eyes on their ads, because that generates revenue. It’s just that political ragebait keeps many people more engaged. More views = more ads seen = more money. Means to an end. It’s a very cynical worldview.
I disagree, conservatives reduce taxes on corporations and the rich. Alphabet has all the incentive to subtly (or not) nudge the narrative so more people vote conservative.
Hmm, you have a point there.